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UP Bariatric Institute

4.6 out of 5 · 92 reviews

Bariatric Medicine (Weight Management) • Marquette, MI

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UP Bariatric Institute in Marquette, Michigan offers bariatric medicine and weight management services including behavior modification, nutrition guidance, and bariatric surgery. The clinic is part of UP Health System and is staffed by physicians and physician assistants who specialize in treating obesity.

Clinic Type

Bariatric Medicine (Weight Management)

Address

1400 W. Washington St. Marquette, MI 49855

Phone

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Email

UPBell.eco@lpnt.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.upmedicalgroup.com/bariatric-medicine

Services Offered

  • Bariatric medicine
  • Weight management
  • behavior modification
  • nutrition guidance
  • bariatric surgery

Team

  • Erica J. Griffin MD, MD — Bariatric Medicine Provider
  • Sara S. Kocha PA, PA — Bariatric Medicine Provider
  • Michelle Lexmond PA-C, MPH, PA-C, MPH — Bariatric Medicine Provider

Insurance & Payment

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Not specified on page

Languages Spoken

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Awards & Accreditations

  • 4.9 / 5 (361) rating for Erica J. Griffin MD
  • 4.9 / 5 (226) rating for Sara S. Kocha PA
  • 4.9 / 5 (166) rating for Michelle Lexmond PA-C, MPH

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • ObesityHelp: 4.6 / 5 (92)
  • UP Health System Patient Satisfaction Surveys: 4.9 / 5 (specific providers) (various counts per provider (e.g., 361, 226, 166))

Patients praise

  • high patient ratings for providers
  • comprehensive multidisciplinary care team
  • focus on both surgical and non-surgical weight loss
  • Blue Distinction Center+ designation for bariatric surgery
  • documented patient success stories

Common complaints

  • past reports of nursing staff inexperience with bariatric protocols

"Dr. English is a wonderful person and surgeon... His office and clinic staff are great, and they all stress aftercare."

— ObesityHelp patient review

"there were some problems and misunderstandings with the nursing staff after surgery, because they still have a lot to learn about this kind of surgery."

— ObesityHelp patient review (historical)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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